Windows update email acts like a Trojan Horse to your PC According to new reports, a spam email circulating globally contains a tricky form of malware disguised as a Windows 10 update. This scam was first discovered by security researchers at Trustwave, who identified the email attachment as the infamous “Cyborg” ransomware. When installed, this program locks your computer’s files and demands a ransom in the form of bitcoin to remove it. Microsoft routinely releasing patches and updates for Windows 10, so an alert featuring another update might sound legitimate to casual users. The thing is, Microsoft does not announce its updates via email. Hackers bank on users’ lack of knowledge to take advantage. If you get the malicious email, which features subject lines like “Install Latest Microsoft Update now!” or “Critical Microsoft Windows Update!”, you should delete it immediately. Do not even open it. As previously stated, Microsoft never announces updates or provides download links through email. Read more HERE.
I'm bumping this thread because it is important. If you have a Windows machine and get an email to upgrade your system... DELETE THE EMAIL AND DO NOT OPEN ANY LINKS. The email is bogus and carries a serious RANSOMWARE attachment. Always remember that Microsoft DOES NOT send emails about updates!!